CTA Conference & Workshop – Belfast

5-7 February 2023

TRAVEL TO BELFAST

Rail in Belfast

The nearest station is Great Victoria Station which is directly beside the hotel with access via Great Northern Mall, adjacent to the hotel. 

Buses in Belfast

Dublin Airport Express coaches depart from Europa Bus Centre beside the hotel. Europa Hotel is also a main pick up point for all the City & Bus Tours.

Ferry to Belfast and Larne

Belfast is easily accessed by sea, with crossings from both Scotland and England. Travel by superfast ferries with journey times from just 1 hour.

From Scotland, England and Isle of Man

Ferry to Dublin

Special deals for CTA delegates for Ferry crossings:

Irish Ferries:

P&O Ferries:

  • Up to 50% off a crossing between Larne and Cairnryan for the CTA Belfast event
  • Please call 01304 448899. All members should quote “CTA Offer” this line is open M-F 09:00-17:30
  • Travel dates any time between 31.01 and 08.02 inclusive

Stena Line:

Buyers can request online for best deals (add /CTA after you have entered your account number) https://booking.stenaline.co.uk/agent-trade-concessions-booking

Travelling from Dublin

There are a number of options for those crossing the Irish Sea to Dublin including Irish Ferries:

By Rail: The Enterprise Train service (provided jointly by Translink and Irish Rail), from Dublin’s Connolly Station to Lanyon Station (previously known as Belfast Central Station), runs eight times daily (five times on Sundays) and takes 2 hours 15 minutes. Book in advance at www.irishrail.ie for the best value fares.

Your Enterprise ticket includes free onward rail travel from Lanyon Station (previously known as Belfast Central Station) to Titanic Quarter Station (train stop for the Titanic Belfast visitor attraction) as well as a free Metro Bus Service from Lanyon Station (previously known as Belfast Central Station) to the city centre (Belfast City Hall area).

By Bus: From Dublin, the X1 bus service (provided jointly by Translink and Bus Eireann) operates from Dublin Busáras in the city centre and Dublin Airport to Belfast, with 21 departures every day. The journey time from Dublin to Belfast is approximately 2 hours. For more information on routes and fares, visit www.buseireann.ie.

By Road: Starting out at Dublin Airport, the M1 Motorway is well signposted for Belfast; this is a toll road and there is one toll plaza approximately 31 km from Dublin Airport. Continue on this motorway signposted for Belfast.

Just after passing the city of Newry, the road becomes a dual carriageway (A1) and motorway regulations fall away. At the Sprucefield roundabout (approximately 137 km from Dublin Airport) the A1 joins the M1 motorway (signposted The North, Belfast). Once within the Greater Belfast area, the signs will display as City Centre. At Grosvenor Road Junction (approximately 152 km from Dublin) leave the motorway and follow signs for City Centre onto the B38.

Air travel to Belfast

The hotel is easily accessible from both Belfast airports – George Best Belfast City Airport and Belfast International Airport. 

George Belfast Belfast City Airport

Belfast City Airport is just three miles from Belfast City Centre. Aer Lingus Regional, British Airways, KLM, Flybe, EasyJet and Eastern Airways all fly to and from Belfast City Airport.

The Translink Airport Express 600 bus service runs between the airport and Belfast City Centre.

Please visit www.caa.co.uk for further information and travel advice.

Belfast International Airport

Belfast International Airport is a 30 minute drive from Belfast City Centre. EasyJet, Ryanair, Jet2, Virgin Atlantic, TUI and Wizz all fly to and from Belfast International Airport.

The Translink Airport Express 300 bus service runs between the airport and Belfast City Centre.

A list of flights to Northern Ireland from UK airports is available here